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An infant weighed 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs) at birth. Now, at her 6-month well-child
checkup, she weighs 5.8 kg (12.75 lbs). How should you describe her
weight gain? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Normal for age
An infant weighted 7 lbs, 11 oz. at birth. What should the nurse expect this
infant to weigh at 12 months of age? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔23 lbs
, The mother of a one-month-old infant states that she is curious as to
whether her child is developing normally. Which of the following
developmental milestones should the nurse inform the mother that the
infant is expected to perform at this age? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Lifting head
briefly
Which of the following developmental markers should the nurse expect to
see in caring for an infant who is four months old? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Begins
to use consonant sounds; no head lag when pulled to sitting position
The nurse is assessing a six-month-old child. Which developmental skills
are normal and should be expected? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Sits alone in tripod
position
A six-month-old child received the following play things as a gift from a
relative. The nurse should advise the parents that which of the following
items is potentially dangerous for the child to play with? - 🧠ANSWER
✔✔Balloon
The nurse should teach a parent to introduce solid foods to an infant at
what age? - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔6 months